I have some pink pulsating Xenia. I want to remove a couple stalks from the rock and give it to another tank who is getting into this hobby. Question is how do I remove it. Can I use a razor blade and cut the stalk right off?

Yes you can cut the small piece off, but be careful not to cut the "main colony". Give it to a friend it would be a good idea to put the small cut piece and place it in a glass along with live riock.(The glass is to keep the xenia from getting knocked off of the live rock) Hope i could help! There are also tutorials on youtube to help you!

Just use some sharp scissors and cut the stalk anywhere or peel it off the rock with a pair of tweezers. Tie the cutting to another rock or plug with some thread or fishing line, it'll attach in a week or so.

Last night I fragged the Xenia. I gave two stalks to my friend. He clams it died. Tells me it turned brown. I told him not to worry. Give it a couple days and see what happens.
This isn't anything I should be concerned with, right. I read alot and even took the above advice and watched you tube videos.

Last night I fragged the Xenia. I gave two stalks to my friend. He clams it died. Tells me it turned brown. I told him not to worry. Give it a couple days and see what happens.
This isn't anything I should be concerned with, right. I read alot and even took the above advice and watched you tube videos.

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when you frag it you should let it attach to a small piece of rock while its still in your tank. this way the xenia is less stressed buy different water quality's. i feel it gives it a better shot at survival

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